ESC Region 13's Beat the Heat is a three-day professional development opportunity for educators who work with children ages 3-5 and children with significant disabilities ages 6-21.
Preconference: Wednesday June 25
In depth learning opportunities at a more advanced level! This year a special pre-conference day features a choice of day long sessions.
Beat the Heat: Thursday and Friday, June 26-27
The popular traditional format of a keynote speaker and breakout sessions on best practices featuring area professionals and ESC staff. Content for breakout sessions is developed to meet the needs of new and veteran teachers. Topics include: Curriculum & Instruction; Classroom Management & Organization; Behavior; Autism; Communication; Assistive Technology; Sensory Motor; Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD); Transition; and 18+ Programming.
This workshop includes all 3 days - pre-conference on June 26 and the main conference on June 27 and 28.
15 hours TSHA CEUs pending, including 2 hours of Ethics training fulfilling State Board of Examiners requirements.
FOUR REGISTRATION OPTIONS!
- One Day Pre-Conference Only - Register for SU1326967 - $50.00
- Two Day Conference Only - Register for SU1326968 - $100.00
- Two Day Virtual Conference - keynote and choice of 3 sessions for each breakout - Register for SU1326970 - $50
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Three Day Pre-Conference and Conference - Register for (SU1323366) - $120.00
Save $30 by registering for the entire conference.
We'd like to help you make the most of your time at Beat the Heat with our free conference apps! Our conference apps feature:
- Schedule - From the main schedule select sessions to create your personal schedule (My Schedule).
- Speakers - Browse through our speakers and select sessions provided by your favorites!
- Floor Maps - Have our floor maps available in the palm of your hand!
- Twitter – Tweet about Beat the Heat directly through our apps. #BTH2013
We have 3 apps available so everyone can participate!
- Available in the App Store for all iOS devices: http://bit.ly/12lYcWJ
- Available in Google Play for Android devices: http://bit.ly/1432Oi0
- Available as a web app: http://bthapp.esc13.net/
This conference is for Special Education teachers of students aged 6-21 with significant disabilities, PPCD teachers, paraeducators, PreK and Kindergarten teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, child care workers, administrators and parents.